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Among the four skills in learning English, which one of these is the “odd-man-out”? The answer is speaking. The other three you can do alone on your own. But you can’t really speak alone! Speaking to yourself can be “dangerous” because men in white coats may come and take you away!

Where can you find people to speak English? And how can you practice speaking when you are alone?

At school  If you pay to go to a language school, you should use the opportunity to speak. If your teacher asks you to speak in pairs or groups with other students, try to say as much as possible. Don’t worry about your mistakes. Just speak!

Conversation Clubs  Many cities around the world have conversation clubs where people can exchange one language for another. Look in your local newspaper to find a conversation club near you. They are usually free although some may charge a small entrance fee.

Shopping  Even if you don’t want to buy anything, you can ask questions about products that interest you in a shop. “ How much does this cost?” “Can I pay by cheque?” Often you can start a real conversation—and it costs you nothing!

Cafe and Bars  There are often American, Britain, Irish and Australian bars in many large cities. If you can find one, you’ll probably meet many people speaking English as a first or second language.

Language is all around you  Everywhere you go, you find language. Shop names, street names, advertisements, notices, and car numbers…When you walk down the street, practice reading the words and numbers that you see. Say them to yourself. It’s not exactly a conversation, but it will help you to “think” in English. But don’t speak too loud!

Songs and Video  Repeat the words of an English-language song singing with the music until it becomes automatic. It’s good practice for your memory and for the mouth muscles that you need for English.

Above all, speak as much as possible! Make as many mistakes as possible! When you know that you have made a mistake, you know that you have made progress!

1.What does “odd-man-out” probably mean according to the passage?

A. Someone or something appearing different from the others.

B.Someone or something standing out of the group.

C.Someone or something arranged in pairs.

D.Someone or something that can be easily mistaken for another.

2.What might happen if you speak to yourself loudly in public?

A.The police will take you away and punish you.

B.The doctors will force you to stay in hospital.

C.You will have to pay to escape being punished.

D.You will be forbidden to be member of the club.

3.In which places can you learn English NOT free of charge?

A.At school, in conversation clubs and cafe and bars.

B.At school, in shops and cafe bars.

C.In conversation clubs, shops, songs and video.

D.In conversation clubs and in the streets.

4.Why does the writer say “Make as many mistakes as possible”? Because _____________.

A. everyone will make mistakes in learning English

B.everyone will meet people speaking English with some mistakes

C.making mistakes is a must in making progress in learning English

D.making mistakes can make one realize the importance of speaking

5.According to the passage, which way is NOT likely to be accepted by English beginners?

A. Recite poems loudly along the riverside.

B.Listen to some English fashion songs and video.

C.Find an Englishman to speak English with.

D.In class, try to practice in groups or pairs.

 

Answer 1

答案：1B2B3A4C5A
解析：

1、该题为词义猜测题。根据“The other three you can do alone on your own. But you can’t really speak alone!”这段话可以看出，其余三者有相似之处，而唯独speaking与众不同。因此，可以判断出该词的含义为B项的意思。 2、该题为推理判断题。根据第一段中“Speaking to yourself can be “dangerous” because men in white coats may come and take you away!”这句话中“穿白大褂的人”实际上指的是医生。 3、可以用淘汰的方法来解题。in shops，in the street用英语对话是免费的。 4、根据文章最后一段中When you know that you have made a mistake, you know that you have made progress!可以判断出答案。 5、该题为综合判断题。文章中对B、C、D三项的内容均有描述，故可以判断出A项为不可行的方式。